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What is the solution to the equation 1/2x + 3 = 2/3x + 1

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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

User Kezia
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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

1/2x + 3 = 2/3x + 1

Subtract 1 from each side

1/2x + 3-1 = 2/3x + 1-1

1/2x +2 = 2/3 x

Subtract 1/2 x from each side

1/2x -1/2x+ 2 = 2/3x -1/2x

2 = 2/3x -1/2x

Get a common denominator of 6 2/3 = 4/6 and 1/2 = 3/6

2 = 4/6x - 3/6x

2 = 1/6 x

Multiply each side by 6 to isolate x

2*6 = 1/6x *6

12 =x

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